Red Bull New York II is set to welcome Connecticut United FC to MSU Soccer Park on Sunday, May 24, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern Time. The match will be streamed live on OneFootball and MLSNEXTPRO.com, giving fans across the country a chance to follow the action.
New York sits second in the Eastern Conference after a narrow 3‑2 defeat at the hands of New York City FC II, a result that left the side just outside the top spot. Connecticut, by contrast, occupies 14th place and has endured a rough stretch, dropping their last two away fixtures.
This encounter will be the first ever between the two squads, adding an extra layer of intrigue as each team looks to assert early dominance in a season that has already produced surprising twists.
The most recent outing for New York saw Christian Gallagher and Paul Sokoloff introduced at halftime, a move that cut the deficit to a single goal before the final whistle. Connecticut’s last game ended in a 2‑0 loss to Toronto FC II on May 16, a result that extended their winless run on the road.
After the May 24 fixture, Red Bulls II will hit the road again, traveling to face Carolina Core FC at Truist Point Stadium on May 30. That match is slated for a 6 p.m. ET kickoff and will also be available on the same streaming platforms.
A Test of Momentum
Both coaches have indicated that the upcoming games will serve as a litmus test for their squads’ resilience, especially after a series of close contests that have defined the early part of the campaign.
For Connecticut, the challenge is to translate home‑field familiarity into points against a New York side that has shown the ability to rally after falling behind. For New York, the focus is on tightening defensive lapses that proved costly against New York City FC II.
The stakes extend beyond the standings, as the match offers a rare opportunity for both clubs to fine‑tune tactics ahead of a congested schedule that will see them face three opponents in the next ten days.